Kannada Development Authority Chief Urges Officials: 'Issue Tenders, Work Orders In Kannada'

Emphasising its historical significance and potential for local empowerment, KDA Chairman Purushothama Bilimale urged Udupi officials to prioritise Kannada in public infra tenders and work orders.

KDA Chairman warned that officials who fail to implement Kannada in administration will be held directly accountable.

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Udupi (Karnataka), Jul 23 (PTI) Kannada Development Authority (KDA) Chairman Purushothama Bilimale on Wednesday urged officials to issue tenders, notifications, and work orders related to public infrastructure projects in Kannada.

He said this while speaking at a review meeting on Kannada implementation at the Udupi Deputy Commissioner's office.

Bilimale noted that "Kannada has a heritage spanning over 2,000 years" and asked officials to show greater sensitivity in upholding the legacy of the language.

He warned that officials who fail to implement Kannada in administration will be held directly accountable.

Issuing tenders, notifications, and work orders related to public infrastructure projects in Kannada would not only empower local Kannada-speaking contractors but also generate employment for local youth.

Bilimale further urged banks to appoint Kannada-speaking personnel at branches to ensure that locals can conduct routine banking with ease. He directed that a meeting of major banks in the district be convened to discuss this.

In the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Swaroop T K assured that Kannada is being appropriately used in the district administration and that the language's implementation will be prioritised in all upcoming KDP (Karnataka Development Programme) meetings.

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